Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition CHINESE NEW YEAR ROARS IN AT LIBRARY By Lauren Puglisi       On Wednesday, kids from preschool all the way up to third grade learned how to celebrate a traditional Chinese New Year at the Jackson Library. Lanterns, colorful Chinese banners and dragon-shaped decorations covered the story-time room in the children's portion of the library. More ... Mayor Seda Meets With Residents For One-On-One Discussion Citizens Discuss Speed Limits, Gypsy Moths, Vandalism By Lauren Puglisi       On Wednesday, Jackson residents were given the opportunity to meet with Mayor Mark Seda at the Jackson Library to discuss whatever issues, questions or concerns they had in mind. More ... Jackson Liberty Set To Play "The Pajama Game" By Lauren Puglisi       Jackson Liberty High School's Drama Club will present the 1950s classic Broadway play "The Pajama Game" as the school's second musical performance ever. The musical's opening night is next Thursday at 7 p.m. It will be the official kick-off of a weekend filled with three performances from the cas... More ... Gymnastics Classes Bring Learning, Fun To Those With Special Needs By Lauren Puglisi       Every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in the Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School's gymnasium, groups of special needs children attend classes that stimulate both their minds and their muscles. Volunteers from the Jackson Commission for the Disabled and Handicapped have created a Challenger Gymnastic... More ... $359 Million County Budget Introduced By Bill McLaughlin       The 2008 Ocean County budget was unveiled by Freeholder John Bartlett at the group's preboard meeting last week. More ... Veteran Sailors Proud Of Their Submariner Legacy By Bill McLaughlin       The meeting began with the sound of a horn and a shout of "Dive! Dive!" from Michael Bost, the commander of U.S. Subvets Jersey Shore Base. More ...      --Photo Courtesy Of Jackson Township Recreation Department JACKSON - Sixth grade teens from Carl W. Goetz Middle School in Jackson- Brian Vanoostendorp, Anthony Storrow, Tommy Fenton, Danny Dickinson and John Vanoostendorp- pose together on the dance floor at the New Year's themed teen dance called ... More ... FREEHOLDERS WEIGH IN ON MOM RAIL LINE By Bill McLaughlin       Proponents of mass transit in Monmouth and Ocean counties are pondering the fate of the longpromised commuter railroad many believe would help ease congestion on the Jersey Shore roadways. More ...